The
racing and breeding world is in mourning following the shock death of popular
horseman Basil Nolan Jr, who was killed in a workplace incident at Gladfield
late on Melbourne Cup day.

The 45 year-old father of four ran the well-known and highly successful
Queensland farm Raheen Stud alongside his father Basil Nolan Snr (President of
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia), mother Diane and wife Natalie.

News reports indicate Basil Jr was found by a fellow worker trapped in
machinery about 11pm last night. The worker administered CPR after Basil Jr
suffered critical injuries, but he could not be revived and died at the scene.

Our thoughts are with the Nolan family and all the team at Raheen Stud in this
terribly sad time.